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Name:
Bifacial preform / tool fragment

Description:

Fragmentary bifacial stone tool preform made from reddish chert or argillite, showing early-stage shaping and flake scars typical of Native American tool production in the Northeastern United States.

Accession Number:
2024.1.652

Prior Inventory Number:
S-101

Collection:

Sub Collection:

Category:
Anthropology

Keywords:
Bifacial preform, Tool fragment

Object Size (LxWxH):
2.5" x 1.125" x .1875"

Type/Materials:
Chert

Origin Continent:
North America

Origin Country:
United States

Origin State/Province:
MA

Date/Era:
Quarternary Period (0-2.6m years)

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